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LeShon Johnson

RB

Drafted 84th overall in the 3rd round of the 1994 draft, LeShon Johnson arrived from Northern Illinois; Northeast Oklahoma. His most recent season came in 1999 with NYG, capping a 6-season NFL career.

Size

6'0", 215#

College

Northern Illinois; Northeast Oklahoma

Draft

Rd 3, 84th overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
24.2

5th percentile among RBs

12 games · 73 touches

Volume×0.1-0.09
Receiving×0.14-0.18
Total EPA×0.24-0.59
Conversion×0.1-1.17
Ball security×0.06-2.31
Yards/carry×0.12-1.95
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.83

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size40▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency4▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry2▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion10▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving41▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security2▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume64▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency20▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999NYG24.212143212861

Career profile

LeShon Johnson has appeared in 12 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYG.

He has rushed for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 12 passes for 86 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
89
15/g
1
5
0.8/g
33
6/g
0
Away6
54
9/g
1
7
1.2/g
53
9/g
1
In division5
53
11/g
2
5
1.0/g
43
9/g
0
Out of division7
90
13/g
0
7
1.0/g
43
6/g
1
In wins6
68
11/g
1
6
1.0/g
51
9/g
0
In losses6
75
13/g
1
6
1.0/g
35
6/g
1
On grass3
23
8/g
0
3
1.0/g
18
6/g
1
On turf9
120
13/g
2
9
1.0/g
68
8/g
0
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors11
143
13/g
2
12
1.1/g
86
8/g
1

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB—49
Week 2WAS18 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD19.8
Week 3NE18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD41.2
Week 4PHI1 rush yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 7NO36 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 8PHI31 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 10IND36 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 11WAS5 rush yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 12ARI-2 rush yds, 0 TD37
Week 13NYJ—48.8
Week 14BUF—48.7
Week 15LAR—49

LeShon Johnson — common questions

What position does LeShon Johnson play?
LeShon Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has LeShon Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), LeShon Johnson has played for NYG (1999).
Where did LeShon Johnson go to college?
LeShon Johnson played college football at Northern Illinois; Northeast Oklahoma.
When was LeShon Johnson drafted?
LeShon Johnson was selected in round 3, 84th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has LeShon Johnson scored?
LeShon Johnson has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is LeShon Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
LeShon Johnson rated 24.2 for 1999, the 5th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 3, 1994